Know about identifying colic condition in
newborns, handling colicky babies and how to deal with colic in a
baby.
Identifying Colic Condition in Newborns
Before identifying colic condition in newborns, first
understand what exactly colic is. Colic is a condition that affects
infants; baby keeps on crying for long hours in this condition. Usually
this crying session goes on for more than three hours a day throughout a
week. Though it is a harmless behavior, parents and other family members
generally get disturbed due to distressed sleep. Even a well-fed baby
can keep on crying. Both infant girls and boys are equally affected by
this condition. Out of 100, almost 20% new-borns get affected by colic.
Causes and Symptoms of Baby Colic
Colicky condition typically starts between the 3rd and 6th week after
delivery; it may persist till the baby is three months old. In case baby
colic continues for more than the mentioned period, it can be some other
health problem. However, there is no evident cause behind this
condition. Some of the conventional reasons are change of place, stomach
ache, sensitive to some food, etc. Colic is also ascribed to abdominal
pain owing to trapped gas in the digestive tract. Some common symptoms
of colicky baby are crying, refusal to eat, fussy and moody behavior,
lack of energy, uncomfortable pain, required to be cuddled all time and
at times, vomiting.
How to Deal with Infant Colic
Here are given some measures to stop this condition:
- Babies, who are bottle fed, can be given relief by changing the
milk,
- Change in the place/environment, probably the baby is not able to
adapt it.
- Mother, feeding the baby, should avoid foods like cabbage,
broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts, parsnip, beans caffeine, alcohol,
spicy food, etc, which may trigger such reaction.
- Babies may not be okay with the cow's milk because it is not
easily digestible.
- Make the baby to burp after every meal, as it really essential
for the baby to be fit and happy.
Home Remedies for Colicky Babies
- Humming some soft song could help to divert the attention of the
baby.
- Try taking the baby out for a long drive; it will help the baby
to soothe down.
- Rub mildly warm olive oil on child's' belly in circular motion to
provide relief.
- Providing baby with warm compression can also be very useful.
